Unilever PLC (UNLYD) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Unilever PLC (UNLYD) has net assets worth $17.59 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($70.47 Billion) and total liabilities ($52.88 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check UNLYD cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $17.59 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 24.96% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -2.85% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 12.85 |
Unilever PLC - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how Unilever PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Unilever PLC (UNLYD) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Unilever PLC (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Unilever PLC from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see UNLYD market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $17.59 Billion | -22.03% |
| 2024-12-31 | $22.55 Billion | +8.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | $20.76 Billion | -4.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | $21.70 Billion | +9.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.75 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Unilever PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 5.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $44.23 Billion | 284.80% |
| Total Equity | $15.53 Billion | 100.00% |
Unilever PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Unilever PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Danaher Corporation
NYSE:DHR
|
$120.87 Billion |
|
Booking Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:BKNG
|
$121.62 Billion |
|
SAFRAN UNSPONS.ADR 1/4
F:SEJU
|
$121.75 Billion |
|
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
NYSE:BBVA
|
$122.53 Billion |
|
Starbucks Corporation
NASDAQ:SBUX
|
$119.59 Billion |
|
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
F:XMFA
|
$119.55 Billion |
|
BP PLC ADR
NYSE:BP
|
$119.34 Billion |
|
HITACHI LTD ADR/10
F:HIAA
|
$119.08 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Unilever PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 19,990,000,000 to 15,530,000,000, a change of -4,460,000,000 (-22.3%).
- Net income of 9,469,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,453,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,510,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 7,966,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $9.47 Billion | +60.97% |
| Dividends Paid | $4.45 Billion | -28.67% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.51 Billion | -9.72% |
| Other Changes | $-7.97 Billion | -51.29% |
| Total Change | $- | -22.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Unilever PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 7.77x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8.45x to 7.77x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | $6.56 | $55.38 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.43 | $55.38 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.15 | $55.38 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.97 | $55.38 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $7.13 | $55.38 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Unilever PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 60.97%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 18.75%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.54x
- Recent ROE (60.97%) is above the historical average (40.22%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35.36% | 11.53% | 0.70x | 4.39x | $4.34 Billion |
| 2022 | 40.18% | 12.72% | 0.77x | 4.09x | $5.74 Billion |
| 2023 | 35.84% | 10.88% | 0.79x | 4.16x | $4.68 Billion |
| 2024 | 28.73% | 9.45% | 0.76x | 3.99x | $3.75 Billion |
| 2025 | 60.97% | 18.75% | 0.72x | 4.54x | $7.92 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Unilever PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $771,227,473
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -575.88%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever PLC (UNLYD) | $17.59 Billion | 35.36% | 3.01x | $120.76 Billion |
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $14.06 Million | 20.88% | 1.00x | $158.51 Million |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $163.14K | -5449.60% | 11.70x | $10.10K |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $1.51 Million | 31.78% | 1.05x | $12.69 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $74.10 Million | 6.34% | 1.01x | $21.50 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $2.09 Billion | 40.69% | 2.68x | $70.06 Billion |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $712.90 Million | 18.60% | 0.62x | $10.75 Billion |
| Coty Inc (COTY) | $3.31 Billion | -30.43% | 4.06x | $1.72 Billion |
| Carmell Therapeutics Corporation (CTCX) | $-4.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.61 Million |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DSY) | $453.17K | -417.72% | 4.36x | $2.40 Million |
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) | $1.52 Billion | 20.66% | 1.00x | $19.34 Billion |
About Unilever PLC
Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods segments. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products, including face, hand, and body moisturizers; and Prestige b… Read more